Missouri REALTORS® Offering Class for REALTOR® Educators

July 1, 2021 in Education

The Missouri REALTORS® Educational Foundation, in collaboration with Missouri REALTORS® (MR) and the Missouri State Teachers Association, will be hosting a virtual REALTOR® educator training on Thursday, July 15 from 2 – 4 p.m. at no cost to MR members. The training has been designed to familiarize REALTOR® volunteers with “It’s Your Move,” which is an educational program designed to educate […]

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Upcoming Latte and Learn to Focus on Getting the Most Out of Member Benefits

June 24, 2021 in Education

KCRAR and Heartland MLS Membership Outreach Manager Patti Dauer will be teaching an upcoming Latte and Learn session online on July 9 in which she will share “What’s in Your KCRAR/HMLS Toolbox.” KCRAR and HMLS offer a wide variety of benefits to their members and subscribers that are included in their membership. Dauer, who also […]

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NAR’s Center for Financial Wellness Offering Retirement Planning Summit for REALTORS®

June 17, 2021 in KCRAR

As a part of its Center for Financial Wellness, the National Association of REALTORS® will be hosting an online Retirement Summit in July. This four-part virtual series is designed to help REALTORS® shape their vision for retirement and develop steps to ensure their finances are set for the long-term. Members can register for a limited […]

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Commercial Latte and Learn Coming on Commission Agreements and Navigating Bankruptcy Situations

May 20, 2021 in Education

KCRAR is hosting a commercial-focused Latte and Learn session on June 11 titled, “Getting Paid in a Changing Market/Bankruptcy Issues.” James Hochman will be leading this online session, presenting a “nuts and bolts” lesson on commercial transaction issues including: Proper listing and commission agreements Use of purchase and sale agreement Lease language to protect a […]

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Applications Open for the UMKC REALTOR® Leadership Academy

May 13, 2021 in Education

Applications are currently open for the UMKC REALTOR® Leadership Academy’s 2021-2022 session, beginning this September. In a partnership between KCRAR and UMKC’s Henry W. Bloch School of Management, the Academy’s curriculum is specifically tailored for REALTORS® to build the skills and knowledge they need to stand out as leaders in the real estate industry. “Any […]

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Virtual Latte and Learn Session Coming on Multiple Offer Situations

April 29, 2021 in Education

With inventory low and multiple offer situations frequent, KCRAR will be bringing in instructor and local real estate professional Ron Henderson for an especially timely virtual Latte and Learn session on “Winning a Multiple Offer Situation” on May 7. “This is a super challenging real estate market we are in and you need to use […]

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5 Resources for REALTORS® Beyond Fair Housing Month

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Although Fair Housing Month is just one month of the year, REALTORS® carry an ongoing duty to not only uphold Fair Housing law, but to also do their part to undo the damage the real estate industry has done to marginalized people in the past. One way to do this is by pursuing knowledge and […]

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Learn New Ways to Generate Listings During Upcoming Webinar Featuring National Speakers Chris Smith and Andrew Dorn

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Because generating listings can be a challenge, especially in the current market, KCRAR and Heartland MLS have partnered with Realtor.com to offer a webinar on the top 10 ways to generate listings in 2021 on May 18 at 1 p.m. This webinar is being offered at no-charge for all KCRAR and Heartland MLS members and […]

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3 Fair Housing Education Resources REALTORS® Can Use This Month

April 15, 2021 in Education

Though REALTORS® are responsible for upholding Fair Housing law all year, Fair Housing Month can serve as a reminder for real estate professionals to remain vigilant against bias and discrimination. Resources are available through the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and other organizations to help real estate professionals educate and test themselves on their understanding […]

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Code of Ethics Required Training Deadline Approaching

April 8, 2021 in Education

For more than 100 years, the REALTOR® Code of Ethics has set the standard for the consistent business practices of REALTORS®.  The promise of upholding this Code is what differentiates REALTORS ® from non-member licensees. It also ensures that not only will consumers be well-served, but that a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect is […]

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